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SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Sweden can beat England in Saturday’s quarter-finals and eventually win the World Cup in Russia if they can handle the pressure, former captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said. Soccer Football – World Cup – Group F – Germany vs Mexico – Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia – June 17, 2018

LONDON (Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza’s Wimbledon title defense was hijacked by Alison van Uytvanck as the little-known Belgian produced a fearless brand of hard-hitting tennis to topple the champion with a 5-7 6-2 6-1 victory in the second round on Thursday. Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain –

A right hip strain is forcing Gleyber Torres to the sideline for an extended stretch. Jul 2, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) scores a run on wild pitch by Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final against Belgium will pit two of Chelsea’s best midfielders against each other, but Brazil’s Willian told reporters he will be doing everything he can to send his team mate Eden Hazard home early from Russia. Soccer Football – World Cup – Round of 16 – Brazil vs

(Reuters) – In a World Cup brimming with upsets, Nike Inc (NKE.N) looks on track to defeat soccer juggernaut and archrival Adidas AG (ADSGn.DE) in the closely watched jersey sponsorship battle. France team soccer jerseys are displayed in a Nike sporting goods store in Marseille, France, June 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier The two brands both

ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Switzerland draw strength from the cultural diversity in their squad and welcome any talk from their opponents of them being one of the weaker teams in the World Cup, their coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Monday. Soccer Football – World Cup – Switzerland Training – Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face either Denmark or Croatia. Soccer Football – World Cup – Round of 16 – Spain vs Russia – Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia – July 1, 2018 Spain’s David de Gea in action

ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – The World Cup lost its headline acts on Saturday as the game’s two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, readied to leave Russia after their teams were eliminated in the round of 16. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – World Cup – Round of 16 – France vs Argentina – Kazan

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said the team will consider any possible trade scenarios to improve this offseason, but also added that any blockbuster-type of trade is “unlikely.” Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge (R) speaks during a news conference to introduce Keith Bogans (L), MarShon Brooks (2nd L), and

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A World Cup last 16 match between Spain against Russia would have seemed like a woeful mismatch a month ago but Sunday’s game in Moscow is now much more difficult to call thanks to the 2010 winners’ underwhelming campaign and the hosts’ blistering start. Soccer Football – World Cup – Russia Training

One day after the Detroit Tigers abruptly fired pitching coach Chris Bosio over what the team called “insensitive comments,” Bosio said that he is “absolutely crushed” and will consider seeking legal action against his former employer. Jun 22, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio (29) talks with starting pitcher Mike Fiers

(Reuters) – Pragmatic, difficult to beat, spearheaded by talismanic forwards and led by veteran, battle-hardened coaches — few teams have as much in common with each other as Uruguay and Portugal who meet in a World Cup round of 16 tie on Saturday. Soccer Football – World Cup – Uruguay Training – Sports Centre Borsky,